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DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 04-14-2013, 03:28 PM
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Posted By GBR
No gap to insulation (convective loops),...

No gap to insulation (convective loops), fire-blocking required every 10' horizontally, no poly on concrete unless an interior drain system (water will drain down, pool at frame wall plate, depends...
DIY Home Repair Forum: HVAC 04-14-2013, 03:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 839
Posted By GBR
As said already, you install a catwalk (per code;...

As said already, you install a catwalk (per code; width) high enough to get full R-value to the unit from the scuttle hole. Cover exposed Romex within 6' of the attic access from walking on, per...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Insulation and Radiant Barriers 04-14-2013, 02:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 949
Posted By GBR
With no insulation in the rafters (sloped...

With no insulation in the rafters (sloped ceilings), your rooms will be hot from the solar gain of the roofing. Demo the drywall and insulate, using either the vented system or unvented system...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 04-14-2013, 02:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 494
Posted By GBR
As said, insulating the playhouse would do little...

As said, insulating the playhouse would do little unless adding a heat source, though reduce solar gain somewhat (walls/roof). If trying to get a stiffer floor without keeping the same thickness...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Walls and Ceilings 04-04-2013, 06:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 564
Posted By GBR
Ouch.... So if you hit another wire...

Ouch....

So if you hit another wire protection plate as before, it's time to get that lotto ticket... Gary
DIY Home Repair Forum: Carpentry and Woodworking 04-04-2013, 05:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 613
Posted By GBR
Check with your local building official because...

Check with your local building official because new code requires window egress from "habitable" attics, finished or...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Roofing and Siding 04-04-2013, 05:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 475
Posted By GBR
I too, think it is your sump pump discharge line...

I too, think it is your sump pump discharge line leaking at a fitting. Pull the insulation, dry framing with hair dryer, add water to run sump, watch and feel for leaks. It could also be an exterior...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Decks & Patios 11-29-2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 895
Posted By GBR
If you need the deck code without the fee:...

If you need the deck code without the fee: http://www.awc.org/Publications/DCA/DCA6/DCA6-09.pdf Regular members may use that link as I don't visit here often enough...

The blocking, other than...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 11-29-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 862
Posted By GBR
Zone 5, this earlier answer on another forum will...

Zone 5, this earlier answer on another forum will help you:

With Roxul or f.g., you need a vapor retarder, per code for your location;

"R601.3 Vapor retarders. Class I or II vapor retarders are...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Insulation and Radiant Barriers 11-29-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 897
Posted By GBR
I'm with Neal on this. Adding SPF to the outside...

I'm with Neal on this. Adding SPF to the outside of OSB is problematic from a moisture standpoint. End of article: http://www.earthane.com/ctu32e.pdf
Granted that was an early summery of ocSPF, but...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 11-29-2012, 05:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,071
Posted By GBR
If you don't want to vent the rafters, (as Andy...

If you don't want to vent the rafters, (as Andy Gump said), you need rigid or SPF (R-20) tight against the sheathing, then cavity insulation to meet your location's total R-value (R-38), see the...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Roofing and Siding 09-20-2012, 08:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,462
Posted By GBR
So... what did the C.A. let you do almost 8...

So... what did the C.A. let you do almost 8 months ago?

Gary
DIY Home Repair Forum: Insulation and Radiant Barriers 09-20-2012, 08:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 614
Posted By GBR
Either wrap will work, in front of-or behind the...

Either wrap will work, in front of-or behind the foam board, because of the stucco. If a normal wall, H.W. behind the foam helps protect it from construction damage of the cladding (siding)...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Insulation and Radiant Barriers 09-19-2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 614
Posted By GBR
I'd use Tyvek. You are mostly heating, not...

I'd use Tyvek. You are mostly heating, not cooling, so the moisture drive will be from interior to exterior. The Dow is >5 perms, very tight, with Tyvek at 56, if I remember correctly. Pages 24, 25;...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Insulation and Radiant Barriers 09-18-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 323
Posted By GBR
Neal is correct, you want/need a vapor barrier...

Neal is correct, you want/need a vapor barrier (foil-faced foam board) on the plywood. Pull the black paper to get a quality caulking seal at foam perimeter, pp. 11, Fig. 6;...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 05-24-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 989
Posted By GBR
Be sure to plan on an egress sized window or door...

Be sure to plan on an egress sized window or door directly to the exterior from the basement, required by minimum Code; http://publicecodes.citation.com/icod/irc/2009/icod_irc_2009_3_sec010.htm...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Insulation and Radiant Barriers 05-24-2012, 12:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 546
Posted By GBR
http://www.joelstiburek.com/topten/south.htm ...

http://www.joelstiburek.com/topten/south.htm

That says it all, but if you need further reading: Table #3:...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Walls and Ceilings 05-24-2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 490
Posted By GBR
If it is plywood sheathing not paneling, it may...

If it is plywood sheathing not paneling, it may be stronger. Use 1/2" to be safe, as Joe said, but only 1-3/8" screws are required into the c.j. through the 1/4"- Table 3:...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Decks & Patios 05-24-2012, 11:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,983
Posted By GBR
They could have researched it more...... ...

They could have researched it more......

http://www.deckmagazine.com/article/80.html

http://starcraftcustombuilders.com/deck.handbook4.htm

Gary
DIY Home Repair Forum: Roofing and Siding 04-08-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 748
Posted By GBR
I agree with Andy, above. The cost of running the...

I agree with Andy, above. The cost of running the fan doesn't give the savings on the air conditioner usage cost; http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1496-05.pdf

Depends on where...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Insulation and Radiant Barriers 03-03-2012, 06:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 720
Posted By GBR
Sounds good! Most others are better, not cheaper...

Sounds good! Most others are better, not cheaper than fiberglass.

Gary
DIY Home Repair Forum: Insulation and Radiant Barriers 03-03-2012, 06:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,000
Posted By GBR
You may/not need a true Class 1 vapor barrier....

You may/not need a true Class 1 vapor barrier. Years ago (when your foil faced drywall was installed) we thought everyone needed a vapor barrier. Now, depends on the siding drainage, exterior...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 03-03-2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,365
Posted By GBR
Code requires 6x6 or have your local inspector...

Code requires 6x6 or have your local inspector pass the 4x4's as they are so short, see the "notes" at the end of this Code Book: http://www.awc.org/Publications/DCA/DCA6/DCA6-09.pdf

Two bolts on...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Insulation and Radiant Barriers 03-03-2012, 03:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 998
Posted By GBR
Little different in the States; 30 sq.ft. and 30"...

Little different in the States; 30 sq.ft. and 30" headroom: http://publicecodes.citation.com/icod/irc/2006f2/icod_irc_2006f2_8_sec007.htm

The moving air you have now is controlling condensation....
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 03-03-2012, 02:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 921
Posted By GBR
Be sure to keep the stair width as is, if less...

Be sure to keep the stair width as is, if less than 36" finished: http://publicecodes.citation.com/icod/irc/2009/icod_irc_2009_3_sec011_par006.htm

Is there room next to them for a short raked...
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